The Spark

To liven up its season, baseball team pitches a funeralAs general manager for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Kurt Landes says his job is "producing 17 Broadway shows," referring to the number of breaks in a nine-inning game. The IronPigs draw 9,000 per game, among the best in the minors, thanks in part to a steady stream of outside-the-box ideas that keep fans engaged.

What We Teach

Christian leaders yearn for greater faithfulness and effectiveness in the leadership and management of their institutions. These principles are foundational in sustaining vibrant Christian institutions:

Maggy Barankitse survived Burundi's brutal civil war and founded Maison Shalom, an institution dedicated to saving the country's orphans and raising them in God's love.

Fundraising as ministry

Raising money feels like a never-ending challenge for all leaders, from program directors to senior pastors to judicatory leaders. The Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising, designed by the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and offered by Leadership Education at Duke Divinity, explores how to develop fundraising skills and cultivate a spirit of generosity within a community of faith.
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